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Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this Arts Charity based in London (Hybrid)

• Salary: to £60,000pa
• Line management: Finance Manager, Finance Assistant
• Contract: Full time, permanent
• Location: London
• Hybrid: A minimum of 3 days a week is required at their offices in Central London

About this role

• The Head of Finance is a newly created post, following a period of review within Finance and operations.
• You will manage Finance whilst delivering effective IT systems and HR, with the support of external specialists.

Main responsibilities:

• To oversee all areas of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to ensure optimal use of resources and achievement of key strategic and financial objectives.
• To provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and mitigate risks.
• To collaborate with other departments to guide financial operations, evaluate investments, manage HR, and comply with legal and statutory regulation and compliance.
• To deliver an effective IT infrastructure, working with consultants.

Financial management:

• Lead strategic and business planning initiatives, including the annual budget programme, and assist in funding applications with input across the management teams.
• Be responsible for all business, financial and governance aspects, including tax and audit, risk management and legal, with the aid of external professional support where required.
• Act as Company Secretary for the Charity and its commercial businesses.
• Manage the internal and external audit process.

Financial procedures, oversight, and reporting:

• ? Manage financial operations in line with charity accounting procedures and SORP regulations.
• ? Maintain a 3-5-year business plan.

Ideal experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and align financial objectives with organisational goals.

Come help us continue to push boundaries for our members and empower everyone at London Higher.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 4th June 2024.

Location: Hybrid home/London.

Who we are

London Higher is the membership organisation for 50+ universities and higher education colleges across the capital. As the largest representative body of its kind in England, London Higher represents the full diversity of the capital’s vibrant higher education sector, from small, specialist conservatoires and research institutes to large, multi-faculty universities.  We are an energetic and flexible organisation, with a dedicated and friendly staff team of 15. We help our members to address the opportunities and challenges that arise from our shared location in London and assist and support our members to achieve their goals, whilst being a collective voice.

About the role

We seek a Head of Operations who will play a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of our London Higher’s operations, including human resources, governance and compliance, IT, finance, and administrative functions. Working closely with the CEO and senior management team (SMT), you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our day-to-day operations and external events, while contributing to the strategic planning and growth of the organisation.

As our CEO's external focus increases, you will lead the day-to-day internal operations and business activities to ensure the smooth running of London Higher. You will act as a strong team leader, who motivates and inspires a small team, fostering and supporting the CEO to champion a positive organisational culture.

We operate a hybrid working culture. Our offices are based in London, Tavistock Square (WC1H 9HQ), and there is an expectation that you be based at least two days per week from our office.

Who are we looking for?

We seek someone experienced in a broad operational role, ideally from a similar-sized small organisation. Whilst you don’t have to be an HR professional/expert or be HR qualified, we require a proven track record in managing HR functions. Equally, you don’t have to be a qualified finance professional, but we do need someone with strong financial acumen. We need someone who can demonstrate the ability to oversee IT needs in conjunction with IT support consultants, and someone who can do board meetings and other administrative tasks, such as preparing agendas and minutes.

You will be experienced in coordinating small-scale events and managing operational logistics, such as venue booking, catering arrangements, and attendee management. You will come with flexibility and adaptability to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities faced by a small organisation, being able to roll up your sleeves, whilst also being able to think strategically and contribute to the organisation's short-term and long-term planning processes.

Ultimately you will be adept at tackling any potential issues head-on, through a solutions-focused and flexible mindset. You will be someone who listens and responds in a meaningful way, and make things happen.

This is a wonderfully varied role, that will allow you to innovate and bring new thinking, develop new systems and processes to help continue modernising our organisational processes and allow us to be adaptable and agile now, and into the future.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 4th June 2024.

Head of Programmes

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Deadline: 15 May 2024

Salary: Zambia - K 636,371 to 890,919 with excellent benefits

About WaterAid:

It's hard to believe that today millions of people across the world still don't have safe water and decent sanitation, resulting in immense suffering, disease and loss of productivity. WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. By 2030, we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved without the attainment of rights to water, sanitation and hygiene for all.

About the Team:

Do you want to be part of the team that will make this change happen?

WaterAid is looking for an experienced individual to play a vital role in contributing towards our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in poor and unserved communities. The position will be stationed in Lusaka, Zambia, with frequent travel to Field offices stationed in other districts in Zambia as well as periodic international travel.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Country Director, the Head of Programmes will provide strategic programme direction, managerial and programme leadership, and oversight on all aspects of strategy development, programme development and management in water, sanitation and hygiene including significant component of public health programmes and projects. S/he is responsible for strategic programme leadership of programmes, programme design, management, quality assurance and partner support. S/he will provide an oversight of the quality of the programmes that reflect adherence to global and WaterAid standards and donor guidelines, while fostering innovation to improve effectiveness and impact ensuring the delivery and overall success of WaterAid's Country Programme Strategy (2023-2028). The role enhances WaterAid's existing portfolio of programmes and partnerships, working closely with Policy and Advocacy and diverse expertise to design and showcase WaterAid's service delivery models, and innovation with the aim of influencing for wider and transformational change in support of WaterAid's vision and strategy.

The Head of Programmes is a member of the Senior Management Team. S/he will have a strong professional relationship with the Regional Programme Manager, based in the Regional Team to ensure that global standards on programme quality, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and assurance are applied in country programme. At the Country Programme level, the Head of Programmes will have a strong professional relationship with the Head of Advocacy and Policy, Head of Funding, Head of Finance and Senior Programme staff.

Specifically, the Head of Programmes, will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Provide strategic programme direction for the design of the Country Programme strategic frameworks and plans, including the development of resource mobilization strategies to optimize the impact of programme interventions in line with the Country Strategy and WaterAid's regional and global strategic priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the health sector to empower them to prioritise Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives and embed hygiene practices as fundamental pillars of public health.
• Lead the execution of WaterAid's programmatic approaches that include Systems Strengthening Approach, Gender transformative WASH, Hygiene Behavioural-Centred Approach and Design methodologies, and Human rights-based approach (HRBA) into all aspects of WASH programming and operations.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans for WASH programming, ensuring alignment with the organisation's goals and priorities.
• Integrate Climate Resilient WASH principles into project design and implementation strategies to enhance the resilience of WASH systems and infrastructure to climate change impacts approach into all aspects of our work.
• Provide technical guidance and capacity building support to staff and partners on systems strengthening principles, methodologies, and best practice.
• Lead high-quality project design incorporating project management standards and Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) methods, appropriate to project scope, context, and technical needs. Coordinate activity planning across various projects from multiple sectors, promoting programme integration and optimising implementation efficiency.
• Lead on planning and management of programme budgets and timely delivery of programmes that comply with both internal and external standards and contract terms, while also ensuring they deliver the best contributions to our strategic outcomes and the expectations of our national/ local partners and communities.
• Supervise programme managers and budget holders to ensure donor compliance and timely programme implementation. Inform management of team progress and performance. Manage team dynamics effectively and prioritise staff welfare.
• Play a key role in shaping strategic direction, decision making processes, and corporate governance. Uphold the WaterAid brand, while addressing development issues specific to Zambia and other management related issues. Contribute to expertise and insights to ensure effective leadership and alignment with organisational goals and values.
• Create conducive learning conditions, ensuring a safe environment for sharing of ideas and problem solving. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management overseeing implementation of the PMER policy and facilitate cross-sectoral and cross-department learning.
• Coordinate with Head of Finance and IT and Head of People & Organisational Development to ensure appropriate project budgeting and efficient use and stewardship of project material and resources.
• In coordination with Country Director and the Head of Funding oversee the business development cycle to ensure development and submission to donors of quality proposals as per donor requirements.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of appropriate partnerships and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools, and approaches.
• Ensure technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners in project management standards and related PMER, business development and operational activities. Identify training opportunities, develop training curriculums, and deliver trainings.
• Encourage and promote empowering and collaborative leadership, effective management, and a culture of openness, innovation, and accountability in line with WaterAid's values.
• Provide guidance and tailor individual development plans through coaching. Conduct performance assessments for direct reports to evaluate performance and provide feedback. Contribute to project staffing plans and senior recruitment processes.
• Represent WaterAid in meetings with NGOs, Government Ministries, donor representatives and diplomatic missions, and other external partners.
• As a key member of the Senior Management Team contribute proactively to Country Programme management and organisational effectiveness
• Ensure highest standards of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing in line with WaterAid policies and procedures within and outside the organisation.
• Be aware of, understand and comply with the WaterAid Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and all WaterAid Zambia policies and procedures.

To be successful, you'll need:

• Minimum of master's degree in WASH, Public Health, Engineering, Water Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, development Studies or relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive managerial experience at senior levels, with strong relationship management skills. Ability to relate to people at all levels, both internally and externally.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in strengthening elements of WASH systems with an understanding of WASH interaction with other systems such as health, climate change, education, and economic development.
• Experience of project and programme management and programme cycle management, with significant financial and budget management responsibility
• Proven experience of leading, developing and implementing a WASH strategy.
• Strategic and operational planning experience, experience in developing country and programme strategies and multi-sectoral development programmes.
• Experience in Developing project / programme proposals for raising resources from institutional donors.
• Experience of managing and building high performing team.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your detailed CV and letter of interest before 12:00PM on 15 May 2024, to using Head of Programmes as the subject of the email. Please click "Apply" to see full job description.

Please provide details of at least three relevant references and clearly indicate details of your current remuneration package.

This is a sponsored role open to candidates from and within Southern Africa who are not restricted from working and living in Zambia.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.

Our People Promise

We're looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We're looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges. In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

Safeguarding:

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

Equal opportunities:

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.

Interim Head of Finance | 3 Month + | £300 - £350 per day (outside IR35) | Hybrid | Croydon

For a small but vital refugee charity, we are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance for 3 + months, starting ASAP. Reporting to the CEO, the main accountabilities will focus on providing insightful monthly management accounts and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees / Board, and to ensure the correct allocation of expenditure to a high number of grant funds. This role will oversee the Finance Assistant and the day-to-day finance transactions, including expenses, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Main Duties:

• Produce regular management accounts and financial reporting
• Support the Leadership Team, Finance Committee and Board with long-term financial planning
• Lead and review budgeting, reforecasting and cashflow management
• Review and re-negotiate all contracts, including office premises, IT, grants, and services
• Oversee the Finance Assistants day-to-day work including transactions and payroll processing
• Work with the Head of Fundraising and Senior Leadership to ensure income generation and fundraising strategy is in line with long-term goals

What will you bring to this role?

• Qualified Accountant or QBE with solid experience
• Strong knowledge and experience of Charity SORP, Grant funding and restricted and unrestricted funding
• Strong experience of management accounts and reporting within a small but complex charity organisation including budget preparation and year-end accounting and Audit
• Strong IT skills including Xero and Excel
• Experience of contracts, facilities management, HR processes and IT would be desirable
• Solid experience of managing and motivating staff

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

This is a newly created role and there is a great deal of untapped potential here for a proactive leader to support the CEO and SLT to create efficiencies in how we manage our internal infrastructure (IT Systems and processes), Finance and charity Governance, and HR/people to ensure we maintain and develop a thriving and nurturing working environment. The individual will have significant involvement in the strategic vision of the organisation as a whole. With a broad portfolio, the role combines both operational and strategic elements and must be able to flex up and down accordingly. 

SPANA - The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is the global charity for working animals in low-income countries. Since 1923, we have supported the welfare of working animals, including donkeys, horses, camels and elephants, in communities that depend on working animals for water, transport, agriculture and their very survival. Today, we support working animals across 26 countries, through a series of global projects and partnerships.

The Head of Global Operations is a key member of the Global Resources Team, responsible for professional business support at both a strategic and an operational level across the organisation. Key responsibilities include providing essential operational infrastructure to the global support and country teams, encompassing office facilities, travel security, and IT and HR services.

While we classify this role as hybrid, it's worth noting that the vast majority of your work can be done from the comfort of your own home. Occasional in-person visits to our London office (located in Borough High Street), and all-staff gatherings will be necessary. Our full time hours are 34.5 hours per week and we offer core working hours between 10am and 4pm.

Key responsibilities

• To provide the global support team and country teams with the necessary operational infrastructure/elements (including office facilities, travel security, risks), IT and HR services that respond to the changing ways of working for the organisation.
• The role will be required to develop an IT strategy and lead on organisational IT projects in collaboration with other departments, facilitating the rollout, implementation and monitoring against key milestones.
• To develop and implement a global workforce strategy, implementing organisational initiatives, including EDI, L&D, our wellbeing offer and lead on team communication related to HR matters with the wider organisation.
• To build a culture of safeguarding within the organisation by implementing and delivering SPANA’s global safeguarding framework across SPANA’s Global Partners.
• To ensure the Duty of Care framework is in place covering risk management, international travel procedures, crisis management, incident reporting, standard operating procedures and capacity building across SPANA’s Global Partners.

About you

• Proven experience in Head of Operations role or similar.
• Experience of working for an INGO or similar global nonprofit entity.
• Good solid understanding of Operations, IT, HR, Safeguarding and Duty of Care services. 
• Experience of providing strategic leadership across the broad range of operational activities.
• Business analysis skills, identifying needs and determining solutions.
• Ability to foster innovation and continuous improvement of systems, processes and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of best practice in critical operational areas – including security management, data protection, cybersecurity and contract management.
• Knowledge and experience of partnership management approaches in the international development sector.
• Experience working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of delivering on change and transformation projects.
• Proactive and consultative approach with the ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Company pension scheme (SPANA will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5% of salary)
• Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included)
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a members discount portal
• Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary
• Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling
• Paid Volunteer Day

The full job description can be found on our website. 

Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you are selected for an interview, we will reach out to you directly. 

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Job summary:

Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.

We’re looking for a qualified accountant to join our team and provide operational leadership for the Charity’s Finance function, supporting the Director of Finance & Governance and providing line management for our friendly finance team.

You will be responsible for ensuring The Charity complies with statutory requirements, operates effective controls, provides meaningful insight on financial matters and adapts processes to suit our growing Charity.

You will take a lead on statutory compliance such as audit, tax and Charity Commission submissions. You will work with the Finance Manager to ensure the integrity of finance records and systems, the accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts, making of payments to Team Members and suppliers and ad hoc reporting.

You will take a leading role in budget preparations and forecasting.

Who we’re looking for:

A qualified accountant with at least five years’ experience in a similar role from any sector. You will have experience of and be comfortable with filing VAT returns, preparing statutory accounts, dealing with auditors, and managing a small team.

We pride ourselves on our supportive culture where we live by our values of being collaborative, innovative and bold and put our community first.  You’ll play your part in making a difference for the brain tumour community by happily collaborating with the wider team, getting involved, answering questions, finding solutions and constantly working to improve the way we do things.

Key accountabilities:

· Preparation of statutory accounts and filing of statutory returns

· Compliance with Gift Aid, VAT, payroll and corporate tax regulations

· Ensure all Charity financial controls, systems and processes are effectively implemented and developed

· Perform Balance Sheet reviews to confirm balances are correct

· Accurate recording, reporting and use of restricted funds

· Review and commentary on finances and significant variances for Finance Committees

· Cash flow planning and management

· Banking compliance e.g. updating mandates

You’ll be a great fit if:

We encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all of the criteria.

 

Experience:

· A Qualified Accountant (ACA/FCA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or overseas equivalent) with five years or more post qualification experience

· Prepared statutory accounts under UK FRS

· Prepared and submitted VAT returns and Corporation Tax returns

· Preferably (but not essential) have experience of Charity Accounting & SORP

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Expert on Microsoft Excel

*Please note that the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and this job description may be subject to change as the role evolves over time.

 

What we’d like to give you:

You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team of individuals who put our community first and are connected by a passion to make a real difference.

Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week.

Working hours: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working.

Benchmarked salary: £68,500 (dependent on level)

Our amazing benefits:

· 25 days annual leave (pro-rated for those who are part-time). Increases yearly with length of service

· Celebrate your work anniversary in true Charity style

· Occupational Sick Pay

· Hybrid working

· Flexible working

· Charity pension

· 1 day life leave per year to celebrate a special moment of your choice

· Wellbeing support including professional counselling

· A personalised on-boarding programme

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Perkbox – our team discount portal

· Health care vouchers

*Some of these benefits are non-contractual and are subject to change

 

Diversity & Inclusion:

The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities.

We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates and we encourage all individuals to apply even if they don’t meet all the criteria.

Eligibility to work:

Whilst we'd love to have you on board, we want to be upfront as we’d hate to waste your time applying for a role where we can’t take you on. At the moment, we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for any of our positions. We're currently seeking candidates who are already authorised to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship, who can remain on a permanent basis.

How to apply to our team:

Please apply by clicking the red ‘join our team’ button on our website, attaching your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive so if you’d find it beneficial to submit your application in a different format, please drop us a line at careers@ thebraintumourcharity .org.

Advert close date: 17 May 2024

First interview date and location: TBC over Zoom

Second interview date and location: TBC at our office in Fleet

The post holder will also:

· Contribute to achieving the objectives of The Brain Tumour Charity

· Live and breathe our values by being bold, collaborative and innovative, with a community-first  approach to everything you do

· Undertake any additional and ad hoc tasks as required

· Participate in team meetings and other meetings as required

· Monitor and evaluate activities and provide written reports

· Represent The Charity at external events in a professional manner

· Work within an equal opportunities framework

· Adhere to all The Charity’s policies, procedures and working

· Ensure all records are held in compliance with GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice and The Brain Tumour Charity policies

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.

This is a new and exciting role, and you will be able to make it your own. As the Head of Planning at Scope, you will play a crucial role in shaping our organizational strategies and ensuring effective resource allocation. You will provide the senior leadership team and key stakeholders with confidence on how we are doing and the insight to make effective strategic decisions.

12 months fixed term, 35 hours per week

Location: Here East or another Scope office with flexibility to work from the office and from home.There is a clear expectation of regularly spending time in the Here East office with teams whenever needed as well as occasional travel to other locations.

The role

This role is in our Operational Performance team. You will work with the CFO and finance team to make sure our plans match our budget, the strategy and the three-year plan.

As the Head of Planning, you will:

• Work together with leaders to create and improve our organisation's plans and make sure our plans help us reach our goals.
• Review how Scope manages and monitors large scale projects
• Keep track of how we're doing using important measures.
• Include disabled people in making decisions.
• Lead and help make our organisation better.

 For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description.

About you

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and drive results.
• Experience in project management and financial planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills
• Can effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences, in an accessible way.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people. 

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect, and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

 

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

 

How to apply

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.

Want to make a difference to Local Lives?

Do you have strong leadership skills, a passion for fundraising with a track record for delivering financial results, along with a desire to work for a meaningful cause? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join St Wilfrid’s Hospice as the Head of Fundraising.

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester, offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.

The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our Inpatient Unit and Community teams. The majority of this care is funded by the support given to us by our local community.

Being Head of Fundraising at St Wilfrid’s

As Head of Fundraising, you’ll be leading an incredible team of 12 dedicated fundraising staff who, along with the support of our event volunteers, work tirelessly to support our Hospice. Their dedication to, and care for, our supporters generates over £4 million annually, which is vital for funding our care.

This role is pivotal in ensuring our fundraising department thrives, and you will be responsible for balancing income generation with cost control, team leadership, and collaborating closely with our marketing and retail heads as one of our department leads. The team will be stewarding our amazing supporters and donors across fundraising areas such as Events, Community, Gifts in Wills, Corporate, Individual Giving, Trusts and Foundations, and Philanthropy.

Experience at a senior level in managing a varied and innovative fundraising environment, with a £2 million+ turnover, is crucial. But, more importantly, you must have a passion, and drive, for empowering teams and achieving meaningful results. The ever-evolving landscape of charity fundraising makes this an incredibly exciting opportunity to make a profound difference.

Why join us as Head of Fundraising?

Our team is extraordinarily committed to and passionate about our vision to provide high quality end of life and palliative care.  You’ll find that, throughout the organisation, our staff and volunteers understand the importance of what we do, and care deeply.

The wellbeing of our people is a priority and our generous annual leave, pension and other benefits reflect this.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fundraising experience and specialist knowledge at a senior level and in a wide range of fundraising income streams – Essential
• Level 7 qualification in Fundraising – Desirable
• Extensive practical experience at a senior level of leading and developing the skills of a team – Essential
• Experience of building high level relationships – Desirable
• Experience of developing funding propositions, campaigns and securing significant funds in excess of £2m annually – Essential
• Experience of successful delivery against targets – Essential
• Excellent communication and networking skills – Essential

Please see the attached Job Description for a full Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid’s

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to make sure you can shine. 

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

What we offer you

All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:

• Annual Leave – Our generous holiday entitlement starts at 27 days per year plus bank holidays and increases with service

• Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support

• Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership  – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits

• Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for staff not in the NHS pension scheme

• Life Assurance Scheme – Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)

• Free on site parking – At our beautiful, purpose built Hospice in Bosham

• Subsidised food – Our catering staff provide a range of high quality meals at low prices for all staff members when on site at the Hospice

• Staff discount – In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

Interview Information

This will be a two stage interview process. First interviews will take place at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Bosham, on Monday 10th and Wednesday 12th June 2024. Second interviews are planned to take place on Tuesday 18th June 2024.

Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received

Head of Marketing and Communications
Salary: £52,915.20 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - Remote working with requirement to regularly work from HQ in Exeter or any other Devon Air Ambulance premises.

The Role

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing and communications leader to join the Devon Air Ambulance team and help us tell our story.

Supported by a team of six, and working across the charity, the role will design and deliver marketing and communications strategies to support our mission, vision and strategic aims.

From developing our digital marketing across social media and a new website, to implementing a new visual identity, to underpinning our fundraising activities with creative and compelling communications, the breadth of this role provides a unique opportunity for someone to make a significant contribution to our ongoing success.

The Candidate

We’re looking for an outstanding marketing and communications leader who is strategically minded and delivery focused. They will be able to lead and develop an existing team and be adept at building and maintaining productive working relationships. They will seek out new opportunities to add value to existing activity and develop new ventures in collaboration with colleagues from a diverse range of different disciplines across the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring experience from a charity background and be used to supporting a broad portfolio of income generating activities. They will also be as comfortable leading communications internally as they are externally.

The Package 

Salary: £52,915.20 per annum.
As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service
• Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
• Paid time off for fertility treatment
• Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Counselling and financial wellbeing services
• Access to electric vehicle lease cars through salary sacrifice 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

The closing date for applications is 9am Tuesday 28th May 2024.
Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at HQ.
1st interview - Monday 10th June 2024
2nd interview - Thursday 20th June 2024 / Friday 21st June 2024

Please note: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received.
Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.

No agencies please.

Viva is an international charity whose vision is for all children to be safe, thriving and learning – living life in all its fullness. We do this by inspiring, supporting and connecting networks of churches and organisations – enabling them to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.

As Viva’s Head of Impact, you will work closely with the Network Partnerships Team Leadership to lead the development of a new approach to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, with the primary purpose of supporting partner networks to know their impact and share learning with each other. You will enable partner networks and Viva to build, measure and learn together, evaluating the effectiveness of programmes and methodologies, adapting them to ensure desired impact is reached and sharing learning with each other and with other development partners.

You will also work to ensure all programmes funded by Viva are accountable, well-monitored and contribute to our learning environment with clear opportunities to learn and adapt throughout the programme delivery and reporting processes.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Shared leadership: You will contribute to strategic decision making as part of the Network Partnerships Leadership Team and be part of shaping the vision and practice of Viva as an organisation from a Christian faith perspective.
• Viva MEAL framework: You will develop and manage a robust MEAL Framework for Viva
• Network health: You will work closely with the Network Partnerships Leadership Team to review Viva’s Network Health Check process and develop a system designed to support partner networks to build strong and sustainable networks
• Reviewing project delivery: You will work closely with Network Coaches to agree the most efficient outworking of the MEAL Framework with the Viva partner networks for projects where Viva has brokered funding.
• Evaluating Viva’s work: You will lead the process of evaluating Viva’s work, including but not limited to needs assessments, baseline survey, final evaluation, data quality audits, collecting monitoring data, network satisfaction surveys, and field supervision.
• Representing Viva: You will at different times and ways represent Viva externally, for example, through speaking in churches, prayer meetings, meeting with other Christian organisations.

This role will suit you if you:

• have at least a Bachelor’s degree in impact measurement or international development with a MEAL module, or a related field
• are experienced in working in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning-related functions or related field
• have experience in project management including grant management and reporting
• are to demonstrate an active Christian faith, with an understanding of the Christian faith and church culture to be able to effectively engage with partner networks and churches
• think creatively and have a growth mindset, willing to challenge established ways of doing things
• enjoy working with people of different nationalities and cultures
• are looking to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team

Due to the nature of some of the key responsibilities, there is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a Christian (Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010).

This is a part-time role for Viva, based anywhere in the world where Viva can employ you. If based in the UK, the full-time salary range is £36,000 to £40,000 per annum (pro-rata), depending on experience. If you are based outside of the UK, the reward package will be adjusted to reflect the relevant local market and terms and conditions.

The role can be remote, hybrid or office-based where Viva has an office (Hong Kong, UK, Uganda). The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and registration with the DBS Update Service (or police check where possible outside the UK), paid for by Viva.

Take a look at the full job description and person specification in the information pack and, if this is you, then apply today to be part of this incredible work, making a real and lasting difference for children.

Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships

Hours and Contract: Full time – 34.5 hours per week, permanent contract

Location: Hybrid/ London Head Office and remote

Salary: Circa £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Are you a talented and innovative fundraiser who can drive the growth of our work to generate income from high-value donors, corporate partnerships, charitable trusts and foundations, and gifts in wills?

Do you want to play a critical role in the development and diversification of our global income streams?

The opportunity

Our client is the charity for the working animal of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, it has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival.

As part of the charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, they are recruiting a Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships. In this role, you will pro-actively lead the development of their Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team as it seeks to acquire new charity partnerships and high value donors and build on their existing funding base. You will be comfortable with using a wide range of fundraising and marketing channels to acquire new funders, as well as steward existing donors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a versatile fundraising professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare. You will join a fast-paced, agile and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support.

Your key responsibilities include:

Philanthropy and fundraising partnerships programme management

- Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts, and corporate fundraising income streams.
- Lead on maintaining our clients relationships with existing high-value donors and funders, through the provision of exemplary stewardship.
- Drive the development and testing of new means of acquiring high-value donors and funders for them, to deliver sustainable growth.
- Oversee the continued development and growth of their global legacy programme, including the production of legacy mailings, telemarketing, offline and digital advertising, and features, as well as correspondence with supporters, solicitors, and other stakeholders.
- Lead on work to develop our forecasting of annual legacy income with our legacy pipeline.
- Drive the development of their corporate fundraising programme, working with Global Programmes colleagues and partners based in the countries where they work.
- Work with colleagues to ensure new funding opportunities for high-value donors and funders are identified and actively pursued.
- Work with colleagues to ensure restricted income is managed according to donors’ wishes and restricted funds are managed effectively across Global Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Global Resources and Global Programmes.

Team management

- Develop and manage the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team’s activity plan and budget.
- Provide supportive and dynamic line management for members of the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team, including facilitating regular supervision meetings and supporting their personal development and training.
- Serve as a member of the Global Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Leadership Team.
- Keep up to date with the latest legislative and statutory developments relating to the role, advising staff and the Senior Leadership Team as appropriate.
- Uphold and promote their values, policies, and procedures across all work.

Your knowledge:

- Proven knowledge of fundraising and/or marketing.
- Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies, and activities.
- Comprehensive understanding of fundraising techniques, including audience and donor segmentation, analytical modelling, and the use of insight to drive performance.
- A strong knowledge of global animal welfare, within an international development context is desirable.
- Fundraising training and qualification are desirable.

Your experience:

- Demonstrable experience of managing fundraising or income-generating campaigns, nationally and internationally, including in coalition with other organisations, partners, and agencies/suppliers.
- Experience of managing and overseeing high value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes, and activities, to maximise income.
- Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.
- Experience of developing, building, and maintaining relationships with high-value stakeholders.
- Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performance team.
- Experience of representing organisations on consortia or in partnership activities (desirable).
- Experience working in a charity or not-for-profit environment is desirable.

Your skills:

- Strong communication skills – written and verbal – with the proven ability to develop strong cases for support.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including donors and funders.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to understand data requirements and functions.
- Able to work out-of-business hours when required.
- A strong commitment to their vision, mission, and values.

In return, they can offer:

- 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Company pension scheme (they will contribute 10% of salary if you contribute 5% of salary).
- Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included).
- Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
- Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
- Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
- Paid Volunteer Day.
- A career path that can grow with the organisation.

Next steps:

If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV, together with a covering letter, outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position.

Early response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received. This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.

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At Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, our mission is crystal clear – to lay the foundations of a healthier society. Nestled in the heart of Southwark, London, our foundation boasts a rich history. We operate in collaboration with our local NHS hospitals through our charity brands. Additionally, we establish partnerships with local organizations, offering funding to drive essential programs, delivered through our subsidiary organization, Impact on Urban Health.

We are looking for a Head of People & Culture to lead the Foundation’s People Team and be a key part of the directorate Leadership Team. Working with the Chief People Officer, the role provides strategic leadership to their team in embedding a business partnering approach and working across the employee lifecycle with the aim of maximising employee engagement through proactive and expert management of employee relations supported by effective and proportionate people processes. The role is responsible for leading the People Team to drive people management initiatives; support the Foundation’s Strategy and deliver a strategic plan to achieve this; and, promote the Foundation’s values, shaping a positive culture.

Key Responsbilities

Embedding Business Partnering

• Oversee and coach the People Team (and to personally deliver where required) on an effective business partnering approach, including:

• Developing a thorough understanding of the Foundation and relevant business areas and their strategic plans.

• Building effective relationships with leadership teams of designated business areas to provide insights into people management strategies.

• Developing plans and implement tailored people management interventions to support business areas to achieve their strategic aims.

• Working with business leads to identify skills and capabilities needed currently and in the future and proactively working with the Talent Management Hub to ensure that talent is acquired, developed and managed so that emerging and planned people and business needs are responded to.

• Using data and other metrics to identify trends and monitor progress.

• Ensure that the People Team proactively work with their business areas to manage staff and implement early and effective interventions to prevent employee relations issues escalating unnecessarily.

People Operations

• Work across the employee lifecycle to develop a best-in-class employee experience.

• Ensure that all relevant aspects of the employment relationship are informed by policies and processes which are fit for purpose, comply with legislation, reflect best practice and support the Foundation’s strategy and culture development.

• Contribute to the Charity’s strategic approach to DEI (working with the DEI Lead) and work to actively embed practices which promote diversity, equity and inclusion across the Charity’s approach to people and HR processes.

• Ensure that pay and reward processes and effectively designed and managed to provide value for money, attract the right candidates and is motivational for employees. Ensure this is reviewed with external and internal benchmarking on a regular basis.

• Ensure that the Foundation’s pension scheme is managed effectively, including administering regular reviews. • Lead on the ongoing measurement of employee engagement through in- depth and pulse employee opinion surveys and action planning activities; ensuring that plans are implemented and progress monitored.

Advice and Support

• Advise the Leadership Team on HR policy and other HR matters.

• Coach the People Team to and personally case manage complex employee relations cases, including tribunals - liaising with line managers, the Chief People Officer, and relevant legal advisors to make sure that the Charity’s reputation and interests are protected at all times.

• Act as a point of contact for employees to discuss confidential matters or grievances. Systems and processes

• Oversee the People Team to ensure that the capability of all People technology solutions is maximised, including the use of automation and that all new systems are effectively implemented and maintained

• Ensure that all administrative processes are designed to be robust and accurate with the aim of supporting management processes; providing a positive employee experience; and, for the production of management information.

• Ensure that effective systems, checks and balances are in place for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and pensions each month.

• Ensure the collation of good quality data across all activities and develop metrics and evaluation processes to measure effectiveness.

• Draft ad hoc and routine reports in relation to the People & Culture strategy.

• Responsible for the development and delivery of the People Team management information and corresponding dashboards

Skills and Abilities and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills (including presentation skills).

• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to use own initiative and good at problem solving.

• Good personal/time management skills to manage own workload.

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

• Sound report writing and data analysis skills.

• Creative problem solving skills.

• Personal resilience to work challenges. Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

• CIPD qualified or other relevant qualifications / experience.

• Experience of line managing or staff supervision.

• A proven track record of working in a People Team as a Business Partner, Manager or at an equivalent level.

• Sound knowledge of employment law, best practice in employment and managing complex employee relations.

• Track-record of designing and implementing People strategies and plans

• Experience of implementing and developing technological solutions and designing effective processes supporting these.

• Experience of procuring services or solutions and effective management of suppliers

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions

• Annual personal development budget

• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.

• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.

• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.

• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.

• Shower facilities and bike lock area.

• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)

• Subsidies for glasses

• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Description

Summary of Job Purpose

The Business and Operations Lead plays a vital role in managing and developing the operational business functions of the organisation and supporting its charitable aims; working closely with the CEO to deliver and improve the organisation’s strategic planning, operational delivery, and budgeting/ finance processes. The postholder plays a vital role in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the iHV run smoothly, with key functions:

• Leading iHV business and financial management, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, strategic planning and risk management.

o Work closely with the CEO, senior leadership team and our accountants to align financial and operational strategies.

o Manage financial controls, procedures, and systems.

o Collaborate with various departments, including external stakeholders, for effective budgeting and operational management.

• Leading iHV operations:

o Senior responsibility for administrative, legal, and compliance functions, ensuring smooth operations. This will include management of our Emsworth Office, IT and risks, supporting business planning and change management.

o Lead the operational change for a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and website. iHV Project Lead working with the supplier, the Project Manager and a small team at the iHV to ensure that the project is delivered within the specified time, cost and quality parameters of the specification.

o Working closely with our part-time Head of HR, supporting the senior management team and line managers with HR matters, including recruitment.

o Line management responsibilities of designated staff in the corporate team, supporting business administration.

o Working with the CEO to ensure good governance of Board-related matters, collating Board papers and attending quarterly Board meetings.

Key areas of responsibility:

Business and financial management:

• Maintain and develop robust quality assurance processes for income and expenditure, working with our CEO and accountants, to ensure all financial and reputational risks are effectively managed.
• Ensure effective financial processes across the iHV, with systems in place for invoicing, managing iHV payments and standing orders, and chasing outstanding payments and debtors.
• Build departmental budgets, supporting leads with forecasting, budget tracking, monthly monitoring (management accounts are produced by our independent accountants) to inform workforce planning.
• Work with department leads to prepare budgets for tenders and project/ research grant applications, including determining when VAT is applicable.
• Process invoices, iHV card payments, direct debits, standing orders, expense claims forms and ordering of office supplies, with support from the Corporate Team Administrator.
• Support leads to manage contracting, invoicing and reporting to external funders in accordance with funder requirements. Ensure all new funding streams and other costs are accurately recorded by the accountants.
• Ensure management of the corporate member joiners to the organisation, including invoicing and setting up a process for re-invoicing.
• Work closely with the external accountants to provide information on monthly suspense, debtors, mis-postings and general queries in relation to iHV finance. Ensure the iHV’s reconciliation and remittance records are updated weekly.
• Ensure all financial documentation is available for scrutiny as required, including support for annual financial audit by independent auditors.
• Make recommendations, provide advice, and prepare strategic reports and briefings as required.

Operational Management and Governance:

• Support the CEO and department leads in managing human resources, risk management, quality assurance, operational change, and board functions.
• Support iHV business planning and the development of key objectives and priorities for the corporate Team (in partnership with the CEO and other leads within the corporate team).
• Oversee the operational needs of the Institute – supporting leads within the organisation with workflow mapping, business continuity and planning to support matrix working across the organisation.
• Recording and monitoring of business risks across the organisation to enable risk management, reporting to the Board and providing support in association with the CEO.
• Support the board, providing secretariat functions to board meetings, including ensuring all papers are provided on time, managing sensitive information, and taking board minutes.
• Work with the CEO to develop, coordinate and implement organisational policies throughout the Institute.
• Support the CEO with reporting to the Charity Commission/ Companies House and ensuring that the organisation’s charitable obligations are met. Work with external auditors to deliver the annual audits; and ensure that the relevant documentation is held in line with requirements, is available for external auditing, and the delivery of audit recommendations are tracked.
• Support Health & Safety risk management, ensuring risk assessments are in place, processes and policies are up to date, and staff are trained and informed with any changes.

Information Technology

• Management of robust administration and business support systems, including negotiation and management of IT agreements, subscriptions, licences and contracts as required, providing recommendations for improvements and efficiencies to the CEO.
• Facilities management of required IT and infrastructure to include details of equipment held and provision of Microsoft/ other required licences.
• Liaise and schedule work to be undertaken under external IT support contract.
• Lead operational change for new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and website – working with a dedicated project manager who has scoped our organisational requirements (almost completed), to finalise the invitation to tender (ITT), manage the procurement process, evaluate submissions with a small in-house change team at the iHV, and make recommendations to the board. The postholder will lead the project for the iHV, working with the supplier, the Project Manager and a small team at the iHV to ensure that the project is delivered within the specified time, cost and quality parameters of the specification and is robustly tested before launching.
• Information management and analysis to highlight issues/ risks and support decision making – work with Head of HR to ensure iHV compliance with GDPR.

Human Resources

• Management of our Emsworth office with line management responsibility for a small number of designated staff in the corporate team who support business management (currently the Corporate Team Administrator), supporting the delivery of team objectives within the iHV Business Plan.
• Support, motivate and develop staff, managing direct reports’ annual performance development review (PDR) and performance management, if required.
• Work closely with the Head of HR to make sure that good employment practices are universally embedded operationally within the iHV.
• Support staff recruitment and the induction of new staff; provide advice to staff on corporate policies and procedures and communicate changes.
• Support the Performance Development review process for the iHV, collating 360 feedback for iHV employees where requested, and maintaining records for annual PDR outcomes.
• Maintain oversight of the recording of annual leave with the Corporate Team Administrator, Head of HR, and department leads.
• Provide operational leadership and management for team awayday (leading a small team to plan this each year), to support team building and staff development.

Other:

• Have an excellent professional working relationship with colleagues to deliver corporate goals and objectives in line with iHV Vision and Values.
• Help at iHV conference and events, working with our Events Manager and overseeing the work of the Corporate Administrator to ensure that venues, travel, accommodation and materials are booked and delivered on time.
• To participate in all mandatory and individual training as required. To highlight their learning and development needs to the CEO on induction, at the annual PDR, and as needed, to ensure capability to deliver key role functions.

NB

▪ The above is only an outline of the tasks and responsibilities required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.

▪ The iHV is an expanding and evolving organisation, as such the job description and person specification will be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the evolving needs of the wider team.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• High level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills.
• Degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent qualification/ postgrad evidence of additional training/courses undertaken.
• Programme Management qualification (PRINCE2, AGILE or equivalent).

Experience (Essential)

• Proven work experience as Operations/Finance Manager or similar role. Prior experience of strengthening organisational effectiveness.
• Significant experience of budgeting, financial management, contract management and forecasting.
• Experience of operational and staff management.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in the IT industry and/ or healthcare.
• Previous experience working for a membership organisation.
• Previous experience working for a charity.
• Experience of Charity Accounting

Skills, Ability, Knowledge (Essential)

• A self-starter with the ability to work on their own initiative, work within deadlines, managing multiple and competing tasks.
• Working knowledge and skills in the use of business and financial principles and systems.
• Excellent IT skills – experience of workingwith a range of IT systems and project software. Familiar with Xero, Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Asperato or related financial software systems including purchasing, invoicing, reconciliation, debt rectification and financial reporting.
• Outstanding organisational, strategic thinking and problemsolving skills – ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise and respond to sudden unexpected demands. The ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
• The ability to communicate effectively, including excellent oral and written skills and the ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.

Skills, Ability, Knowledge (Desirable)

• Familiar with SalesForce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and their capabilities.

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Commitment to teamworking, and respect and consideration for the skills of others. Personal drive, energy, and enthusiasm for new challenges.

Behaviours and Values (Essential)

• Commitment to and focused on quality, promoting high standards in all they do.
• Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.

Behaviours and Values (Desirable)

• Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.

Other (Essential)

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role.
• Able to attend meetings and events around the UK as required.
• Flexibility in supporting other iHV administration requirements on occasions.

Other (Desirable)

• Interest in working in the charitable sector to improve children’s lives.